R18

On November 1, 1982, the BBFC introduced a new system of film classification. Its certificates were
Uc, U, 12, 15, 18 and R18. (You will find the classification system, including its history, under BBFC).

'R18' To be supplied only in licensed sex shops to adults of not less than 18 years
The 'R18' category is a special and legally restricted classification primarily for explicit videos of consenting sex between adults. Such videos may
be supplied to adults only in licensed sex shops, of which there are currently about 90 in the UK. 'R18' videos may not be supplied by mail order.